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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.55, 1,271.21 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.55, 1,271.21 and 270.38 is: 405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.55 : 1,271.21 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.55/1,271.21 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.55x = 1,271.21 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.55x = 343,702.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,702.05/847.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.53

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